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| 2013 Audi A6 Quattro Prestige 3.0L Engine VIN: WAUHGAFC9D I can't pinpoint the external coolant leak on this supercharged 3.0L engine. I also can't reproduce it! It has come in twice with coolant all over the front of the engine, and it's being thrown around by the belts and pulleys. I've completely cleaned and dried... |
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| 2004 BMW 320i 2.2L Lock up VIN: WBAEV13444 This vehicle has rpm surge while driving. It is most predominant in 5th gear while driving 80-100km/h. It feels like it is going in and out of lock up. My verus scan tool does not show lock up status only gear and it is not a down/up shift it stays in 5th, alt... |
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| 2008 BMW 750Li 4.8L Fast Idle VIN: WBAHN83588 I have an odd one here and I need some assistance. The car idles fast at times after all the repairs were completed. The car came in for a variety of fluid leaks. The transmission electrical connector was resealed. A leaking water pump was replaced. The left ... |
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| 2008 BMW 328xi 3.0L Unknown VIN: WBAVC73508 Hi guys need help.family friend's vehicle called said drove the car to gym and came out when put in gear does not move forward or reverse.towed here confirm does not move and it does not reveup when place in gear. I have 3 codes 56b8 egs ratio fault r cf17 no ... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L Mechanical VIN: 3GNDA23DX6 Hello Group Nightmare HHR with Echo Tech 2.2 Originally in for Exhaust fumes in car Exhaust manifold had cracked at flex pipe and 3 of the exhaust studs were broken in the head sold him Timing Chain with the CYl head R&R as we sent the head out to a machine sh... |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.6L service emission sys VIN: 1GC1KYE84C After repair no codes returned serviced emission system message will not reset. Does anyone know where we can find reductant system malfunction warning test. Thank you one and all we would love to make this truck go away and not to the bottom of the lake... |
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| 1969 Chrysler 300 7.2L Havc VIN: CM27K9C282 This is my personal car. What I need is a wiring diagram for the auto climate control. Local library sources are no help. The blower mtr doesn't work. This is a restored car so bypassing the original system is not a option. If one of my fellow techs guru's cou... |
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| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 4.0L No Start VIN: 2A8HR64X38 Vehicle came to us with a no start condition. First off noticed no tach during cranking, verified with scan data that there is no rpm during cranking, but once in a while the rpm will read but only 29 or 30 rpm. Also checked with scan tool cam and crank signal... |
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| 2013 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L Module VIN: 2HKRM3H55D Hi this Honda on most days will start up and the ABS, Brake, Stability Lights come on and then go off after a few minutes of driving. We got a Power ST module code 85-01 VSA system malfunction? There are no faults there after clearing to see what comes back, d... |
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| 2010 Jaguar XKR 5.0L Body VIN: SAJWA4DC5A We only have the launch, good tool but it's not the Jaguar tool. These two code keep coming back: U0140 Lost communication with Body control module u200D control module output power A Feel something could be wrong with the CAN, we don't have the Jag tester to ... |
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| 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2L readiness monitor VIN: ZHWBU26S66 We are currently working on a 2006 Murcielago. Attempting to complete readiness monitors. Secondary air monitor will not complete. We have performed multiple cold starts with test drives afterwards. We have verified secondary air pump is functioning, solenoid ... |
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| 2008 Lexus IS250 2.5L air bag system VIN: JTHCK26278 Vehicle came into shop with OBDll MIL on. Had three codes present but ran normally. Battery ran down during short inspection & scanner check. Charged battery & tested poor. Replaced battery. Air bag light was now on with B1650- Occupant Classification System M... |
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| 2007 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Mechanical VIN: WMWMF73557 Vehicle towed in, died at slow speeds. Vacuum pump locked up, found the exhaust cam sprocket with the end of the cam still attached laying on top of the timing chain cartridge. Have done chain work in the past (do have the tools) on other Coopers but never had... |
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| 2012 Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L engine noise VIN: 3C6UD5DL6C when driving on freeway 65-70 mph every once in awhile I hear an engine rattle. sound like a paint can shaking and sometimes hear it when it shifts into 6th gear just for a split second, anybody out there had this issue before? any help would be great thanks ... |
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| 1999 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Fuel VIN: JF1SF6359X No start with po444 - bypassed purge valve and still no start - tested fuel pressure (all good) fuel pump working..runs for 10 seconds then dies - checked all grounds |
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| 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L abs VIN: 5TBET34166 customers original complaint was spongey brake pedal. found axel seals leaking and soaked rear brake shoes. replaced seals completed rear brake job, and replaced master cylinder. pedal is improved greatly but still not as firm as I would like. what I have now ... |
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| 2010 Volvo XC70 3.2 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV4960BZ9A Vehicle Runs excellent. All PID data looks good. Short term fuel trims look good- around 0%-2%. All the O2 sensors seem to be switching correctly. A new engine harness was installed 3 months for a throttle pedal code setting. There are no vacuum leaks found. M... Trouble codes: P2275 (O2 Sensor Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 3), P2271 (O2 Sensor Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2011 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SCBDP3ZA9B Thank you all for a VERY QUICK response. The fix was a fuel filter w/integral pressure regulator replacement. The low pressure fuel supply was dropping pressure when the engine was shut down. After filter replacement I check pressures again with my gauge betwe... Trouble codes: P0089 (Fuel pressure regulator 1 performance VAG code 12555). |
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| 2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L engine locked VIN: 1G4HR54K44 Soooo...I was ready to call it, until we pulled the belt. Compressor was locked up solid. Engine turned both ways no problems. Replaced compressor, car started right up. Thank you so much for the help. My service writer and other tech want my credentials... |
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| 2007 Buick Lucerne CX 3.8L keyless entry, tpms, remote start VIN: 1G4HP57247 I ended up taking it another shop and the did a reflash on vehicle comm. interface module and BCM and RCDLR. They said there was no change so they put a BCM in it and it still is inop. I will spend some more time on it this week and hope to come to a repair. I... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ 5.3L Radio VIN: 1GNFK16387 Sorry for not getting back, was on vacation. I received a number of responses for grounding issues, etc. I have not had a chance to get the vehicle back, but need to close this. I will update it when it's fixed. |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.3L Flex Plate VIN: 1GCNCPEXXC We double checked that there is no washer for the flexplate that we can find in any diagram or by asking the parts person at the dealer. Crank end play and flange runout was verified good as well as the oil pan being lined up correctly. The trans line pressu... |
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| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L Hesitation VIN: 3C8FY68855 Customer wanted to go with coolant temp sensor first, before replacing the 02 sensor, due to cost. I did see about a 13 degree difference in coolant temp compared to intake air temp, 1 time during testing cold. After replacing CTS, no more hesitation. Other... |
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| 2006 Chrysler 300 2.7L Stall it turned out to be the crank sensor that all you guys for your help god bless you all thank you so much |
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| 2005 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Misfire VIN: 1FDXF46P05 well we pretty much narrowed it down to combustion getting in the fuel rail trough fuel injector seat at the bottom where the copper washer is. Now we got to get the customer to work with us.We're not gonna work for free. I suspect a cracked head or a bad inje... Trouble codes: P0266 (cylinder 2 contribution fault), P0308 (cylinder 8 contribution fault), P2291 (low I.C.P. pressure cranking). |
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| 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1FTPW14V48 This one was confusing and embarrassing. We literally missed it by an inch. We did have a bad coil and eventually a bad alternator. But neither were the ultimate cause. When I said we removed the exhaust, I should have been more clear. We unbolted the exh... |
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| 2014 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0L Pats VIN: 1FADP3N24E thanks to everyone who replied. this vehicle did not get fixed. but as the others have said, some modules in the newer vehicles cannot be swaped. this is the second time i have run into this on a 2014 ford/mazda for the security access failure. the customer is... |
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| 2010 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L steering system VIN: 1GKLVLED9A Hello everyone: Thanks to all who replied, was waiting for feedback from customer for taking vehicle to GM dealer. I did not fix the car. As all advised on the fact there is a recall open for this cars, i advised customer to check with GM for recalls. There is... |
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| 2013 Honda Fit 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JHMGE8H3XD Sorry for taking so long to close this - I was waiting for the car to come back and then I wanted to make sure it was out for a few days before I called it fixed. A lot of people suggested the valve adjustment and that's what finally fixed it. Someone suggeste... Trouble codes: P219A, P0300 (Random misfire), P0301 (1 misfire), P0302 (2 misfire), P0303 (3 misfire), P0304 (4 misfire). |
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| 2003 Hummer H2 6.0L instrument lights VIN: 5GRGN23U23 I found the problem with the Hummer. It was the illumination and PRNDL LEDS staying on. Bradley from Washington got me thinking about unloading the yellow ACC power wire at the BCM. My main misstep was using a power probe to check for power, I checked with a v... |
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| 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Module VIN: SAJWA01T85 Sorry took so long with this one, reflashing was what was needed, it did have a new valve put in because it killed the module. Thanks |
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| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L 1st Downshift VIN: 1J4FX58S9T Thanks again for all the help. The pressure sensor and the solenoid lists for about $240. Being that this is my ride I'll shift it manually while I try to find some cheaper parts online. Thanks again |
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| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0L battery VIN: 5N1AR1NB6A While it s agreed the testlight is NOT the tool of choice, And considering that was what I had used, there are no actual numbers can give as to the ACTUAL draw. That being said, If a vehicle has a GOOD battery, with the PROPER RESERVE CAPACITY. To draw it down... |
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| 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 1.0L No Crank RPM VIN: WMEEJ31X19 Thanks to all that replied. Useful info we are sure. We tried all and then some from our own research. Bottom line: this thing is going elsewhere. We have power and grounds and computer tries to send signals. We suspect that when the customer slam... Trouble codes: P0701 (Transmission Control System Range/Performance Circuit Malfunction), P1800 (Shift Teach-In Not Correct). |
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